Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 549: Causey, Etesta Y; recognize
Last action April 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Etesta Y Causey, a retired Army Reserve Master Sergeant, for her military service and civilian work as part of Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Master Sergeant (Ret.) Etesta Y Causey, who served in the United States Army Reserve from 1992 to 2018, for her military service and for her later work founding organizations focused on emotional wellbeing and community outreach. The resolution states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Causey and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It carries no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law; it is a formal statement of appreciation tied to Women Veterans Appreciation Day at the Capitol.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Etesta Y Causey for her military service in the United States Army Reserve from 1992 to 2018.
- Commends her civilian work as founder of New Normal Resiliency, the Catch22 Mental and Emotional Well Being Project, and Creativ CausE.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Causey.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any state funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Etesta Y Causey, a retired Army Reserve veteran. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing Senate staff to distribute a ceremonial copy.
Why it matters
This resolution has no binding legal effect; it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, marking public recognition of a veteran's military service and community work during a Senate ceremony honoring women veterans.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Causey's Army Reserve service from 1992 to 2018 and her founding of several wellbeing and community organizations.
- The resolving clause has the Senate recognize and commend Causey for her dedication, bravery, and sacrifices.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Causey.
From the bill
“served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Reserve, valiantly and courageously protecting her fellow Americans from 1992 to 2018”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-15)
Topics
- veterans
- women veterans
- Georgia Senate resolution
- military service recognition